FishNoob212 Posted May 28, 2022 Posted May 28, 2022 Im new to baitcasters and just wondering what adjustment to my drag i need when i hook a fish and it barely reels, what i mean is like it doesnt spin when i get a fish on very fast at all 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted May 28, 2022 Super User Posted May 28, 2022 Couple questions. Are you using braid? If so, do you have some backing between it and the spool? If the first is yes and the second is no - your braid is slipping on the spool. You could crank your drag all the way down and it won't help. Take the braid off, put a few layers of some monofilament on the spool, tie the braid on with a double Uni-knot, then fill the rest with the braid...that'll stop the slipping. 1 Quote
Super User bulldog1935 Posted May 28, 2022 Super User Posted May 28, 2022 you shouldn't be changing your drag when you catch a fish. Before you leave home, you should have your drag set with a spring balance to 1/4 of the weakest link - line or leader test, or rod max line rating. You'll be amazed when you find out how much drag 3 to 4 lbs really is. I set mine at the guide closest to the reel. 7-lb drag set is enough for bluewater fishing. Fish with soft mouths that tear out hooks are one place you may want to Reduce your drag after hook set. @Deleted account that should be either ¿Que dice?! or ¿Como?! 2 Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted May 28, 2022 Super User Posted May 28, 2022 6 hours ago, FishNoob212 said: Im new to baitcasters and just wondering what adjustment to my drag i need when i hook a fish and it barely reels, what i mean is like it doesnt spin when i get a fish on very fast at all ¿Que?! 9 minutes ago, bulldog1935 said: @Deleted account that should be either Que dice or Como What?! Quote
FishNoob212 Posted May 28, 2022 Author Posted May 28, 2022 11 hours ago, MN Fisher said: Couple questions. Are you using braid? If so, do you have some backing between it and the spool? If the first is yes and the second is no - your braid is slipping on the spool. You could crank your drag all the way down and it won't help. Take the braid off, put a few layers of some monofilament on the spool, tie the braid on with a double Uni-knot, then fill the rest with the braid...that'll stop the slipping. no im not using braid Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted May 28, 2022 BassResource.com Administrator Posted May 28, 2022 Engage the reel, then pull on the line hanging from your rod. See how easily it pulls out? Now turn the star wheel on your reel (located where the handle is) clockwise a turn or two. Then pull the line again. (The star wheel is your drag adjustment) When you get to the point the line pulls out only when the rod is fully bent, turn the star wheel clockwise about a 1/2 turn more. That's a good starting point. Now you can adjust the drag up or down until it slips only when a fish pulls hard. Good luck! Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted May 28, 2022 Posted May 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Glenn said: Engage the reel, then pull on the line hanging from your rod. See how easily it pulls out? Now turn the star wheel on your reel (located where the handle is) clockwise a turn or two. Then pull the line again. (The star wheel is your drag adjustment) When you get to the point the line pulls out only when the rod is fully bent, turn the star wheel clockwise about a 1/2 turn more. That's a good starting point. Now you can adjust the drag up or down until it slips only when a fish pulls hard. Good luck! Be careful during this adjustment to not bend the tip past 90* or you could snap it off Quote
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